Yard Spotter

Ace Hardware Corporation; West Jefferson (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Paid Time Off

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Holiday pay

Health coverage

401(k) with company match

CDL training paid

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ace Hardware Corporation is hiring a Spotter in the United States. You will perform safety checks on yard trucks and trailers, connect and disconnect trailers, and operate a forklift to support cross-dock loads.

The role emphasizes a safety-first culture and requires CDL A with Hazmat and Doubles endorsements, and at least 1 year of tractor/trailer experience. Competitive benefits accompany this position, including weekly pay, paid time off, health coverage options, and a 401(k) with matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• CDL A Certification and Hazmat/Doubles endorsements required.
• Minimum 1 year driving tractor/trailer combinations.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations on equipment standards and inspections.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform a complete safety and mechanical check of yard trucks and trailers.
• Drive, back up to trailers, connect/disconnect, and handle chocks and wheel placement.
• Operate a forklift to manage cross-dock loads and keep work areas clean.
• Promote a safe, injury-free environment and adhere to safety programs.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team safety culture

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL A Certification

Hazmat & Doubles endorsements

Job description

Spotter

Compensation Details: $19.50 - $20.50 per hour

Why should you join our team?

We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year.

Benefits

• Weekly Pay Paid Time Off Programs (incl. vacation, paid sick time, holiday pay).
• Newly hired full-time employees will receive a one-time pro-rated allocation of up to 24 hours of vacation in their first calendar year depending on the month of hire.
• Up to 48 hours of paid sick time, or in accordance with applicable state law.
• You will receive up to 9 holidays per year, depending on the month of hire.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution the first year in addition to quarterly contributions and annual discretionary contribution (once eligibility requirements have been met).
• Over the past 5 years, company contributions (matching, quarterly & discretionary) for fully eligible employees have averaged 10% of total eligible compensation.
• Dock to Driver Program: Ace will pay for your CDL License and Training to provide a career path transition to a Driver position.
• Long-term Career Opportunities: Many of our leaders started with Ace looking for a job, just like you, but found long-term career opportunities at our 15 Distribution Centers across the country and our Corporate Headquarters. Our company is growing, and we would love to have you grow with us!
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Recognition Program
• Merchandise Discounts on Top Brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and thousands more!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable plans and policies.

Job Description

What You’ll Do Performs a complete safety and mechanical check of the Yard truck and trailers to be moved. Climbs up into cab, drives to trailers, backs up to the trailer, raises 5th wheel, makes connections, climbs down to remove wheel chock, climb up into cab and drives away. Backs the trailer into the designed spot, disconnects the trailer, installs chocks. Drives forklift to make up cross dock loads. Perform housekeeping duties, keep floors clean, and keep work areas neat and clean. Ace Hardware is committed to promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free environment for all team members. This is our number one priority, and we will support programs and initiatives that focus on this commitment. It is critical that all team members take responsibility for their safety as well as the safety of others to ensure that Ace Hardware is a world class safety organization.

What you need to succeed

• Be a safety champion by promoting a safe and productive workplace through your own actions, including the proper use of PPE, safe operation of powered equipment and safe lifting techniques as determined by the role.
• Be an active participant in contributing to a successful safety culture in the facility.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability and willingness to work non-traditional shifts and hours.
• CDL A Certification
• Hazmat and Doubles endorsements
• Minimum 1 year driving tractor/trailer combinations
• Knowledge of DOT regulations on equipment standards and inspections

Marketing and Company Overview

When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws.

Disclaimer

The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview.

This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Company Information

Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world with over 5,800 locally owned and operated hardware stores in approximately 60 countries. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; and Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. Since 1924, Ace has become a part of local communities around the world and known as the place with the helpful hardware folks. For more information, visit acehardware.com or newsroom.acehardware.com.